Chapter 746 Sister-in-law is Here
At night.
Maggie and Adalia were sleeping together. Adalia lay in her mother's arms, feeling particularly content, tightly hugging Maggie's arm.
Adalia leaned against Maggie, reluctant to sleep, fearing that if she fell asleep, it would all be a dream and her mother would disappear.
Maggie looked at her well-behaved and adorable eldest daughter and said, "Adalia, I have something to tell you. Daddy can't come back for now. Grandma is very sad and has taken your younger siblings with her. They are now her emotional support. Since Daddy isn't here, I have to take care of Grandma on his behalf. But your younger siblings are still too young, so I've decided to move to the Flores Manor. Would you like to come live with me at the Flores Manor?"
Adalia looked up at Maggie, shook her head, and gestured: [Mom, can I stay here with Grandma? You go take care of my younger siblings. I'm the eldest sister, I should be considerate of them. You can come back to visit me when you have time.]
Adalia was no longer a three-year-old child; she was over seven years old and had become much more understanding.
Before Maggie came back, Adalia had overheard Arya talking to Mark on the phone about Maggie's current situation.
Adalia knew her mother was in a difficult position. She didn't want to make things harder for her. Her younger siblings were still small, and Grandma didn't like her. If she went, it would only add to her mother's troubles. She was fine staying here with Grandma.
Maggie kissed Adalia's forehead tenderly, just as her mother had predicted.
Adalia didn't want to go live at the Flores Manor.
Maggie could guess the reasons behind it.
"Adalia, I promise you, once Grandma feels better, I'll bring your younger siblings back, and we'll all be together as a family."
Maggie didn't want to upset Eleanor at this time, and she was also afraid that if she didn't take care of Katie and Nate now, it would be hard to get close to them later.
Relationships needed to be nurtured.
Today, when she held Nate, he seemed a bit distant, and Katie wouldn't look at her. That sense of unfamiliarity made her feel sad.
How much of a failure would it be if her own children weren't close to her?
Fiorello had transferred the company to Maggie's name; she was the legal representative, and she had to help Fiorello keep the company running. She couldn't handle everything at once.
Maggie also worried that Adalia would suffer if she went to the Flores Manor, and she wouldn't be able to protect her all the time.
Adalia said contentedly: [Mom, I love you. I love you the most. I know you love me too. The Flores Manor is very close. You can come see me, and I can go see you.]
"Mom owes you too much. You've been through so much," Maggie felt guilty.
Adalia smiled and said: [Being your daughter is already very fortunate.]
Maggie felt like crying again. With such an understanding and well-behaved daughter and a pair of adorable babies, how could she let herself fall into despair?
Adalia reached out to wipe Maggie's tears: [Mom, you've worked the hardest. I understand everything. Mom, you need to be happy. Adalia will always love you.]
Adalia understood her mother's hardships and difficulties. She was fine living here.
With Grandma's company and Ms. Celine teaching her, she was very happy.
Adalia didn't dare mention Daddy, fearing it would make her mother sad.
Maggie felt very comforted, "Sleep now."
That night, Maggie finally didn't need alcohol to numb herself. Holding her daughter, she could sleep peacefully.
That night, she didn't dream of Fiorello.
The next day.
Maggie had Saskia send her things to the Flores Manor first, and she drove to Visionary Futures Group.
Today was Monday, and the company had a morning meeting.
During her postpartum recovery, Maggie had followed Fiorello to familiarize herself with the company's operations and knew there was a morning meeting every Monday and a summary meeting every month.
After Fiorello went missing, the company was temporarily held up by Holden, and William was working despite his injuries.
William had been with Fiorello for many years and carried his influence, working methodically and assisting Holden to stabilize the company temporarily. However, some old-timers in the company, relying on their seniority, didn't give Holden any respect and skipped the morning meeting.
Only a third of the people showed up for today's morning meeting.
Holden looked at the empty seats in the conference room, feeling very angry. These people were kicking him while he was down.
Holden wasn't personally appointed by Fiorello as the acting CEO. He had previously held the position of vice president and had been investigated for bribery, which gave these people the courage to offend him.
Even those who attended the morning meeting were indifferent.
Holden was angry but helpless. He said to William, "Distribute the materials to everyone. Let's start the morning meeting. If anyone has anything to report, speak up."
As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.
Everyone turned their heads. Holden saw who it was and exclaimed, "Maggie."
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